The George is a beautifully refurbished former coaching inn dating back over 500 years. Standing proudly in the High Street, and best known as Britain’s first city and the former capital of Roman Britain, there are 49 heritage guest rooms to choose from, each coming with designer touches and period features. The Fenwick department store and Colchester Castle Museum are a short stroll away.
Pub Activity: Country Escapes
The White Lion
The White Lion is a much-loved, olde-worlde dog friendly pub situated in the heart of Tenterden High Street. Upstairs you will find 14 inviting bedrooms, each with posh coffee machines, cosy dressing gowns, and comfy beds. Just a 20-minute drive from Rye, the pub is the perfect base for exploring one of England’s finest beaches. Book a stay, relax, unwind, and create precious memories.
Tweedies
Tweedies Bar & Lodge sits discreetly behind a row of fir trees in the heart Grasmere, in the centre of the Lake District. Their beautiful bedrooms are the ultimate escape, and include good options for guests requiring a suite, king double, twin, accessible, or dog friendly room. The pub sits in three acres of grounds, about four miles from Ambleside, and a 20-minute drive from Windermere.
The Allanton Inn
The Allanton Inn is a family friendly coaching Inn, dating to the 18th century. Situated in the village of Allanton, the pub has seven en-suite bedrooms, each combining modern comfort with traditional décor. The pub sits just over the border from England, between Duns and Berwick-upon-Tweed and is the perfect stop-over for guests looking to explore the Scottish Borders or Northumberland.
The Jolly Drover
The Jolly Drover sits right on the Sussex and Hampshire border just over three miles north east of Petersfield on the A3 road. The pub has six comfortable twin or double en-suite bedrooms, all of which are located on the ground floor and have good accessibility. The pretty village of Liss is surrounded by panoramic countryside and is one of the gateways to the South Downs National Park.
The Horton Inn
The Horton Inn is a refurbished country pub located on the outskirts of the New Forest, a short drive from the breathtaking Dorset Jurassic Coast. The pub has seven comfortable en-suite bedrooms, including good options for guests requiring twin occupancy, or a family or dog friendly room. Wimborne is a market town on the Dorset Heath, a few miles north of the coastal town and seaport of Poole.
The Queens Head
The Queen’s Head dates to 1865 and sits in the picturesque village of Broad Chalke, about eight miles west of the city of Salisbury. Step inside this beautifully refurbished country pub and you will find a welcoming bar with flagstone flooring, a wood burner, local cask ales, and a carefully curated wine list. The pub has four inviting bedrooms comprising of double and triple rooms.
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn is the oldest pub in Eastbourne, situated in the Old Town and dating from 1180. The pub mixes tradition and modern comforts perfectly and is steeped in history with cellars and a crypt situated beneath the public bar. Above the pub there are four en-suite bedrooms comprising of two doubles, a superior double, and a family room, each named after one of their own Harvey’s beers.
The Countryman Inn
The Countryman Inn sits in the hamlet of East Knighton, about ten miles from the historic market town of Dorchester. Upstairs, there are nine en-suite bedrooms which are the perfect base from which to enjoy the breathtaking beaches nearby, and tourist attractions such as Lulworth Castle and Monkey World. The pub is located just off the A252, between Dorchester and Wareham.